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Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Thelma and Louise 1 year old siblings looking for their forever home, preferably together, since they've always been together. They're sweet and lovable. They'e spayed, up to date on shots, & FIV negative

Saturday, March 25, 2017

He's a sweetheart. Loves everyone and everything. He has been chosen to be admitted into our training program with the KY State Penitentiary. He will be away at training for 8 weeks then will return to us ready for adoption.

Sunday, March 19, 2017

Daisy is sweet, fun and energetic. She has been chosen to be admitted into our training program with the KY State Penitentiary. She will be away at training for 8 weeks then will return to us ready for adoption.

GONE TO THE CORRECTIONAL CENTER!!!1 year old
Male
Hound mix
Brown & white
Large boy

Ryan is laid back, happy guy, loves everyone but chickens! He has been chosen to be admitted into our training program with the Western Kentucky Correctional Center. He will be away for 12 weeks then will return to us ready for adoption.

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Sweetie is a little shy but is learning to trust. She's very sweet like her name. She has been chosen to be admitted into our training program with the Western Kentucky Correctional Center. She will be away for 12 weeks then will return to us ready for adoption.

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Javier is "light" heartworm positive, treating with preventatives. Very sweet dog. Loves everyone & everything. He has been chosen to be admitted into our training program with the Western Kentucky Correctional Center. He will be away for 12 weeks then will return to us ready for adoption.

Thursday, January 5, 2017

Lego loves everyone, even chickens! He has been chosen to be admitted into our training program with the Western Kentucky Correctional Center. He will be away for 12 weeks then will return to us ready for adoption.

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Hollister is a great dog, has lots of energy. Doesn't do well with livestock. He has been chosen to be admitted into our training program with the Western Kentucky Correctional Center. He will be away for 12 weeks then will return to us ready for adoption.

Monday, June 8, 2015

She is a very sweet girl that loves all the attention therefore needs to be the "sole dog" in the family. Mila has been chosen to be admitted into our training program with the KY State Penitentiary. She will be away at training for 8 weeks then will return to us ready for adoption.

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Sponsor A Pet

If you would love to adopt a pet butare unable to do so, a great option to consider is sponsoring a pet at the Mary Hall Ruddiman Canine Shelter, helping us to provide food, shelter and veterinary care for homeless animals until forever homes can be found. Sponsoring a pet costs $25, $50, $75 or $100 a month, which you can pay by check (MHRCS, 24 Just-A-Mere Road,Marion, KY) or by PayPal. You may also make a one time (one month) donation. You can choose a pet or we can choose one for you. Many of our animals spend a number of months in our care. Unfortunately, some pets don’t find forever homes for as long as two years or more. Others find homes almost immediately. We’re a no-kill shelter committed to sticking with an animal for as long as it takes. View our adoptable pets on our blog and choose the pet you would like to sponsor. As a pet sponsor, you will receive periodic updates on your pet’s progress. When your foster pet has been placed in a new home, you will be notified of the goodnews. Please call the shelter at 270-965-2006 if you would like to sponsor a pet. You can also email us at maryhallshelter@yahoo.com for more information on becoming a sponsor.

Are you interested in helping? We now accept donations through Paypal. Thank you.

About the shelter

In 2007, Mary Hall Ruddiman passed away leaving the bulk of her estate to Crittenden County to establish a "no-kill" animal shelter. Her will was very specific in what she wanted for the animals and it has been a long road to get us to the point where we are now. We opened the doors on December 6, 2010!!! In order for us to continue to make Mary Hall's dream a reality we will need the support of the community. Donations and volunteers are always needed and so appreciated. We will work directly with the Crittenden County Animal Shelter giving animals a second chance. Due to our space limitations and "no kill" status we must limit the animals we take in and will not be able to take animals directly. Our animals come strictly from the county shelter and are completely vetted including spay/neuter and shots.

KSP/ WKCC L.E.A.S.H Programs

We are very excited to participate in the Kentucky State Penitentiary, Paws for a Cause, dog training program as well as Western Ky Correctional Complex L.E.A.S.H (Leading Every Animal Safely Home) Seventeen dogs between both prisons are taken for an eight to twelve week training program at which time they will be brought back to us ready for adoption. The dogs are taught a multitude of commands and will be worked with one on one by the inmate (aka handler). The dog is with the handler 24 hours a day. The handlers are carefully selected and must maintain perfect conduct to remain in the program. This is a honor for both us and the handlers. The adoption fee for the dogs once they have completed their training and are back with us is $175 which includes all shots, spay/neuter, worming, heartworm prevention, and basic obedience training. Please consider adding one of these special dogs to your family. If interested please give us a call.

Location & Hours

Located at 24 Just-A-Mere Road in Marion, about 3.5 miles east of the courthouse on Ky. 120. We're open every day of the week, from 1pm-5pm.

Adoption Fee

Our adoption fee for non-trained dogs is $100, which includes spay/neuter, shots, heartworm check, and worming. Adoptions Fees for a prison trained dog, is $175, which includes all of the above, plus basic obedience training. Cats are $75, which includes spay/neuter, shots, FIV and Feline leukemia test.